Does anyone know what is going on in Colorado

[gopiscrap]

have any of the missing 172 folks been located?

[NYC_SKP]

1. 13 minutes ago, CNN.

No change in number missing.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/14/us/flooding-colorado/

[gopiscrap]

3. thanks

I have friends in Boulder that I haven't heard from....praying that all will be ok

[hlthe2b]

9. we still have communties cut off--including phone, internet, and other communication

Even in the front range areas where the water is beginning to recede there remain lots of road closures and every route west of Loveland, Boulder, Longmont -- are simply not reachable.

SO, there is good reason for many of those missing to be unaccounted for and one would hope they will be soon.

Unfortunately, we are to get another round of rain later this afternoon and into tomorrow. I've been here for previous floods, but this is the worst--most widespread- in my memory (though I do recall the horrific 1976 Big Thompson flood).

[gopiscrap]

12. are you in Colorado? If so please stay safe

[hlthe2b]

14. Yup... and pretty much stuck, but fine. Surrounded by areas badly flooded and road closures, but

I'm in a dry area. I-25 north and south of me totally closed yesterday, and remains closed north of me to WY border today. Even in town there continue to be five major bridge/road closures--down from 10 yesterday.

So, most of the last few days have been a total bust, work-wise, but others have it far worst. While I think most 'missing' from Boulder area will be fine, I do worry a great deal about those in the Big Thompson Canyon, West of Loveland and there are still some communities west of Longmont in the mountains that have not been reached.

[gopiscrap]

15. alright, just be safe

and if you can, help others who are in trouble!!!

[hlthe2b]

16. As with the wildfires this and last summer, I help with the animal rescues/recoveries.

Sadly, some areas east of here had little warning (e.g., areas around Greeley) and horses/livestock were not able to be evacuated.

But seeing our National Guard helicopters evacuating people and their dogs/cats and first responders making attempts to free tethered horses when possible is very good to see. I still remember the horror of post Katrina New Orleans when evacuees were told to leave their pets to die.

[gopiscrap]

17. thank you for your service!

[hlthe2b]

20. I know I speak for many in areas of disaster who are appreciative that others out there care...

[kestrel91316]

21. I have a friend up there who is trying to get to Canon City for a

music gig. Getting from the north side of the Fort down to Denver is proving problematic with all the closures in town and the county.

[hlthe2b]

22. Today's surely his/her window. I have a feeling we are going to be back to worst case scenario by

this evening, into tomorrow. Getting out of areas near LaPorte would be quite a challenge, however, but the road (Hwy 14) into Poudre Canyon has come through comparatively unscathed, it appears.

[kentuck]

2. They are not necessarily missing....'.

They just haven't called anyone yet...

[gopiscrap]

5. yeah but it's been 3 days that's kind of a long time

to not let anyone know you've survived something this serious

[hlthe2b]

10. see my post above...

[frogmarch]

4. Here's another link:

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/flood-coverage

7News has breaking news on the flooding and also weather alerts.

I have family and friends in the area, so I'm trying to keep up on it.

[gopiscrap]

6. yeah me too

thanks

[etherealtruth]

7. I know nothing more, but am keeping them in my heart

Just posted to keep your OP kicked for more exposure

[gopiscrap]

8. Thanks

I just found out that folks in NM are now experiencing the same thing

[malaise]

11. I watched CNN for a bit and they said 200 unaccounted for

Black hawk helicopters were going to assist with aerial rescues in one mountain town and ground rescues were going on elsewhere. It's horrible. Stay safe DUers

[gopiscrap]

13. Wow it went up

[nadinbrzezinski]

18. They are using zip lines to get people out

That is rare as hell

[Octafish]

19. Here's a federal employee, a union guy, doing his job during the disaster...